erring Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb to make a mistake or be incorrect
    slip; err; mistake.
  2. verb wander from a direct course or at random
    drift; err; stray.
    • The child strayed from the path and her parents lost sight of her
    • don't drift from the set course
  3. adjective satellite capable of making an error
    error-prone.
    • all men are error-prone

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